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UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2022/23

Norland Undergraduate Prospectus 2022/23

Contents Welcome to Norland

More than learning

National Student Survey (NSS) 2021 results

Grounded in history

A degree with a difference

A value-added curriculum

Practical training through the Norland diploma

Student placements

Newly Qualified Nanny (NQN) year

Meet Helen and Ellie

A big career with small people

Meet Ike

Student life

Student support service

Facilities 35 Choose Bath

Make yourself at home

International students

Meet Maggie and Anja

Entry requirements

Fees and bursary

Widening participation

How to find us

How to apply

Open events

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Dr Janet Rose

Vice Principal

Principal

Welcome to Norland If you aspire to be the very best professional childcare practitioner, look no further.

We’ve come a long way in our 130 years. Our award-winning BA (Hons) Early Years degree, prestigious Norland diploma and value-added curriculum mean that our students receive the highest-quality teaching and learning in the early years sector, underpinned by cutting-edge research and backed up with initiatives such as security training by former military intelligence officers, self-defence training and talks by expert guest speakers. In 2019, we were granted taught degree awarding powers by the Privy Council, a major step towards our ambition of becoming the first early years university in the world. This means you’ll be applying to study for Norland’s own worldrenowned degree and diploma.

Alex Read Vice Principal

We’re also delighted to have been named the top university in the UK for graduate outcomes at the 2021 Whatuni Student Choice Awards, reflecting our commitment to providing outstanding career opportunities and lifelong support. We celebrate our 130th anniversary in 2022, making this an especially exciting time to be part of Norland. We hope you will come along to an open event to experience it for yourself.

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More than learning Norland is world-famous for the exceptional quality of its early years higher education and training. Informed by the latest research, Norland cultivates outstanding graduates with lifelong career opportunities, professional support and continuous learning. Our students study for the Norland BA (Hons) degree in Early Years Development and Learning alongside the prestigious Norland diploma. Our comprehensive training programme, which fully integrates theory and practice, is what sets our students apart from others in the early years sector. We are incredibly proud of our pioneering heritage and are constantly looking forward to ensure our training and education continues to be ahead of its time and relevant for the careers our students will go on to pursue. There is an ever-increasing demand for Norland graduates, who enjoy guaranteed employment opportunities through our dedicated in-house employment agency. While many of the founding principles have remained the same since Emily Ward started Norland, our students are training and working in a very different world and our teaching and curriculum reflects this.

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National Student Survey (NSS) 2021 results

At the centre of everything we do, just as it was in 1892, is the health, wellbeing and education of the children we care for.

Best university in the UK for enhanced graduate outcomes

98%

Students agreed the course provided them with opportunities to apply what they had learned Norland has been named the best university in the UK at the 2021 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs) in the Enhanced Graduate Outcomes award category, beating many other universities to win the top spot. This award is particularly meaningful to us because the WUSCAs are uniquely judged by a panel of prospective and current university students from across the UK.

95%

Students agreed the course provided them with opportunities to explore ideas and concepts in depth

94%

Students agreed that staff were good at explaining things

95%

Students agreed that library resources supported their learning well

95%

Students agreed the criteria used in marking was clear in advance

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Grounded in history Emily Ward founded Norland in 1892. In doing so, she recognised the need for early years childcare to be more structured, centred on the child, loving and nurturing.

Pages from Emily Ward’s notebook dated 25 September 1892, the day the Norland Institute opened

Emily Ward

Emily Ward was an astute businesswoman and an educational pioneer. She set up Norland as the first educational establishment to offer any kind of childcare training, thus creating the profession of the nursery nurse and the foundations on which all nursery nurse training would be based. Prior to the introduction of formal training at Norland, children would be cared for by ‘untutored’ housemaids before going to school. Training at Norland was focused on the founding principles of Fröbel, the German educationalist best known as the originator of the ‘kindergarten system’, and Emily Ward adapted them to be relevant to the needs of young children and their families.

The black leather-bound A5 book contains over 120 pages of first-hand accounts of the founding days of the Norland Institute, as it was first known. The diary is also full of newspaper cuttings, invitations and documents which had been carefully secured onto the pages by Emily, giving a unique insight into the time. Emily Ward’s legacy is immortalised through the Emily Ward Bursary, which provides students with the opportunity to obtain a grant towards meeting the cost of their tuition fees.

Through the ages

Focused on the future

As well as changing location multiple times, Norland has constantly updated its curriculum, progressing with the times to offer the most up-to-date academic childcare training and education courses and the highest practice standards in line with the latest research. Throughout its constant development Norland’s values have remained the same, with children being at the centre of all decisions and the Norland motto ‘Love Never Faileth’ being central to its values.

Since its founding, Norland has been recognised around the world as being at the forefront of early years education and training. This reputation continues, with Norland now offering an intensive academic degree and skills-based diploma programme, combining the most up-to-date research and knowledge with practical training. It is our students, past and present, who have been instrumental in establishing Norland’s position as the leader in early years education. Every student and Norlander carries the responsibility of maintaining our reputation to the highest of standards.

Emily founded Norland on 25 September 1892. Her recently discovered notebook includes entries which date from 14 May 1892 through to 6 November 1919. The handwritten pages, some of which are on very fragile paper, contain personal insights into the life of Emily Ward in the founding days of Norland at its original site at Norland Place, London.

Norland helmet from the Blitz era, 1940-1941

The first cohort of Norland Nurses, 1892

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Browse Norland’s history while seeing what was happening around the world at the same time.

1910s 1920s

1900 Move to Ladbroke Grove, London 1892 Founded at Norland Place, London Principal: Isabel Sharman 1895 Uniforms are supplied by Debenham and Freebody in Kensington, London

1892 Ellis Island opens 1895 Frederick Douglass, eminent human rights leader, dies

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Move to 10 Pembridge Square, London 1902 Long-service badges are introduced 1904 Purchase of 7 Pembridge Square, London, for nurseries

1900 The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is published 1901 Edward VII becomes King 1904 Dr Seuss is born 1907 First Scout camp on Brownsea Island 1908 London hosts the Olympic Games for the first time

1911 Purchase of 11 Pembridge Square and nurseries moved from 7 Pembridge Square, London 1917 Isabel Sharman, Norland’s first Principal, dies on 11 January

1932 Principal: Jane Winterbotham 1923 Principal: Ethel Peacey

1919 Principal: Dorothy Townshend

1910 George V becomes King

1923 Time Magazine debuts

1912 RMS Titanic sinks in the Atlantic Ocean

1925 Invention of the television

1913 Suffragette Emily Davison fatally injured at Epsom races 1914 WWI begins 1919 Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity is confirmed

1928 Women in the UK get same rights to vote as men

2000s

Uniform changes for new trainees during WWII; capes were replaced with coats to reduce the use of silks as the material was prioritised for parachutes

1960s

1935 Principal: Ruth Whitehead 1938 Nurseries evacuate to Fencewood House, near Newbury, and then move again to Hothfield Place, near Ashford, Kent

1932 Amelia Earhart flies solo across Atlantic 1936 George VI becomes King 1939 WWII begins

1980s

1990s

1942 Principal: Catherine Blakeney 1943 Move outside of London for the first time to Chislehurst, Kent 1945 Norland becomes Norland Nursery Training College National Nursery Examination Board (NNEB) courses introduced 1949 Principal: Joan Kirby

1940 Winston Churchill appointed UK Prime Minister 1943 World’s largest office building, the Pentagon, is completed 1945 WWII ends 1947 The microwave oven is invented by Percy Spencer 1948 The National Health Service is established

2011 Final intake of CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education 2012 Norland College is listed on UCAS 2013 Norland uniform redesigned

1941 Principal: Ethel Danvers 1930 Emily Ward dies on 15 June

1924 Emily Ward passes the editing of Norland Quarterly to Mildred Hastings, Secretary of Norland

1918 Principal: Jessie Dawber

2010s

1940 Nurseries move from their temporary home in Kent to Belvoir House, Bideford

1930s

1890s

1940s

Our history 1900s

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1950s

1960 Children’s hotel opens 1966 The Norland Quarterly becomes The Norlander, published annually Principal: Lucy Keymer

1970s

1971 Principal: Betty Medd

1956 The first annual Garden Party takes place

1967 Move to Denford Park, Hungerford

1975 The Day-Care Unit opens to expand the Nursery School capacity

1953 Queen Elizabeth II coronation

1964 Mary Poppins is released

1971 Disney World opens

DNA is discovered

1966 England hosts and wins the football World Cup

1975 The Vietnam War ends

1957 Russia launches Sputnik I, first earth-orbiting satellite – the Space Age begins

1969 First man on the moon

1977 Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Silver Jubilee 1979 Margaret Thatcher becomes UK’s first female Prime Minister

1980 Norland students study the Nursery Nurses Diploma awarded by the Royal Society of Health Principal: Louise Davis 1988 Speedwell House opens to provide additional accommodation for second-year students

1982 The first commercial compact disc is produced on 17 August 1986 Chernobyl disaster

1992 Norland celebrates its centenary Norland - The Story of the First One Hundred Years written by Penelope Stokes is published by Norland

BA (Hons) Early Years Development and Learning degree introduced 2003 Norland College and Agency move to York Villa, a building originally owned by the Duke of York, in Bath

2005 Principal: Thirza Ashelford

Move to Oldfield Park, Bath

2008 BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies course introduced

1990 The fall of the Berlin Wall

2000 Tate Modern opens in the former Bankside power station

1997 The death of Princess Diana 1998 The Good Friday Agreement is signed in Northern Ireland

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2016 Principal: Dr Janet Rose First degree graduation ceremony

2009 Principal: Elizabeth Hunt

1994 Nelson Mandela wins South Africa’s first multiracial election, marking the end of apartheid

2015 The first time Norland has multiple male students

The Norlander becomes Norland Now, still published annually

1999 Principal: Kay Crosse

Tim Berners-Lee invents the World Wide Web

2014 ITV documentary Britain’s Poshest Nannies airs

2002 The euro is introduced in 12 countries within the Eurozone 2005 Angela Merkel becomes Germany’s first female chancellor 2009 Barack Obama inaugurated as the 44th President of the USA, becoming the United States’ first AfricanAmerican president

2017 Norland’s 125th anniversary 2018 Norland is awarded a TEF Gold by the Office for Students for teaching excellence 2019 Norland is granted Taught Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council

2012 London hosts the 2012 Olympic Games 2013 Andy Murray becomes the first British men’s singles champion at Wimbledon since 1936 2015 Queen Elizabeth II becomes Great Britain’s longestreigning monarch at 63 years and 7 months 2018 Mary Poppins Returns is released

2020s

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A degree with a difference Why choose to study at Norland? At Norland, you will study for two distinctive, unique, yet fully integrated qualifications. Our BA (Hons) Early Years Development and Learning degree is a three-year full-time course which combines undergraduate-degreelevel study with practical sessions and experience with children, enabling you to put theory into practice. Modules include Thriving in a Diverse Society, Safeguarding and Child Protection, Promoting Health and Wellbeing, Making Sense of Children’s Behaviour, and Working with Families and Communities. Running alongside the degree, and for one year after you have left Norland, you will work towards achieving the prestigious Norland diploma. It is this qualification that sets you apart from other early years professionals and adds an even greater array of practical skills and experience to your early years toolkit.

What will I learn on this course? This course provides an unrivalled opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and understanding of the early years. Our lecturers have a passion for this subject area and considerable professional and academic experience in education, health and working with families. Their teaching draws on many disciplines including psychology, neuroscience, child health, philosophy, social sciences and education. Guest speakers are regularly invited to Norland to give you an opportunity to listen to experts already working in the field.

What is different about studying at Norland? Norland offers unparalleled training in the early years. Its students develop theoretical knowledge through undergraduate study and build on this knowledge through practical application and extensive hands-on experience on the Norland diploma. Students are required to wear a uniform while studying at Norland and in placements. This instils a sense of responsibility and pride as students represent a long and prestigious history of the highest quality. The Norland Code of Professional Responsibilities (the code) contains the professional standards that Norland students, Newly Qualified Nannies (NQNs) and Norland graduates must uphold. The values and principles set out in the code are not negotiable or discretionary. They outline the behaviours and competencies expected of all those who are studying at, and have graduated from, Norland. Fully qualified Norland graduates, known as Norlanders or Norland Nannies, also uniquely benefit from lifelong career support. The agency and alumni team works exclusively with Norlanders, ensuring graduates have outstanding employment and professional development opportunities upon leaving Norland and throughout their careers.

How is the course structured? Each of the three years is divided into three trimesters with your time split between campus-based training and placements. You will undertake at least six placements over the three years. In the third and final year of the degree, you will also be required to complete a work-based project on an early years topic of your choice. During the summer trimester of the third year, we focus on teaching you skills which will be relevant to your future employment. Among others, this includes first aid training, baby massage, employment contract advice, interview techniques, driving in arduous conditions and security training delivered by former military intelligence officers. There are a number of different assessment methods for the degree and diploma courses at Norland. These include essays, presentations, timed essays, in-class exams, portfolios, displays and a work-based project.

How does the Norland diploma fit into the course? The Norland diploma is a distinctive and prestigious qualification which is studied alongside the degree course and for a fourth year following completion of the degree. This qualification will prepare you for all the practical aspects of the care and development of children in the early years as well as providing you with critical professional and life skills. The final module of the diploma is the Newly Qualified Nanny (NQN) year, a 12-month probationary nanny post in paid full-time employment, arranged by Norland. There are no tuition fees to pay in the NQN year. All students must successfully complete not only their degree but also each element of the Norland diploma in order to use the professional title Norlander or Norland Nanny and gain access to the Norland Agency.

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BA (Hons) Early Years Development and Learning with integrated Norland diploma modules Points

Year one Degree

NC4010: Professional Development 1: Professional Practice

Diploma

ND4010: Professional Development in Practice

Degree

NC4004: Communication, Language and Literacy

Diploma

ND4004: Communication in Practice

Degree

NC4005: Personal, Social and Emotional Development

15 CATS

Diploma

ND4005: Supporting Personal, Social and Emotional Development NC4011: Safeguarding and Child Protection

15 CATS

Degree

30 CATS

Trimester 1&2

15 CATS

2 1 1

Diploma Degree

ND4011: Safeguarding in Practice

Diploma

ND4012: Physical Development through Care Routines

Degree Diploma Diploma

NC4013: Concepts of Development and Learning ND4013: Supporting Development and Learning Food and Nutrition

Diploma

Sewing

1, 2 & 3

Diploma

Placements in a nursery, a school and a hospital

1, 2 & 3

NC4012: Physical Development

Year two

15 CATS 30 CATS

2 1&2 1, 2 & 3

Points 30 CATS

Trimester

Degree

NC5011: Professional Development 2: Play and Learning

Diploma

ND5011: Play and Learning

Degree

NC5012: Making Sense of Children’s Behaviour

Diploma

ND5012: Supporting Emotional Wellbeing

Degree

NC5013: Working with Families and Communities

Diploma

ND5013: Supporting Families and Communities

Degree

NC5014: Ethics in Research

Diploma

ND5014: Working Ethically with Children

Degree

NC5015: Promoting Health and Wellbeing

15 CATS

Diploma Degree

ND5015: Health and Wellbeing NC5016: Thriving in a Diverse Society

30 CATS

Diploma

ND5016: Celebrating Difference

Diploma

Food and Nutrition

Diploma

Sewing

1, 2 & 3

Diploma

Placements with a daily family, residential family, in a special needs school and a hospital

1, 2 & 3

1&2

15 CATS

2 2 1&2 1, 2 & 3

Points

Trimester

Degree

NC6010: Professional Development 3: Reflective Practice

30 CATS

Degree Degree Degree

NC6002: Research Methodology NC6003: Literature Review NC6004: Work-Based Project

15 CATS 15 CATS

1 1

Degree

NC6006: Dimensions of Leadership

30 CATS 30 CATS

2 1

Diploma

Food and Nutrition

Diploma

Sewing

1, 2 & 3

Diploma

Placements with a daily family and in a specialist placement setting

1, 2 & 3

Year three

Trimester

Year four Diploma

1, 2 & 3

Newly Qualified Nanny year

For the most up-to-date course modules visit norland.ac.uk

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“My time at Norland has been an absolute dream and I cannot believe my journey is nearing its end.” Rosanna #WeAreNorland

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• A physical development lecture that takes students on a developmental journey. Led by an expert in the field, this masterclass starts by investigating reflexes and how these underpin neurodevelopment in babies and young children, and goes on to explore how physical development can support all of the other areas of learning. This knowledge will help students to develop activities which support holistic wellbeing and physical development.

A value-added curriculum A degree from Norland is unlike any other early years qualification. It’s the value-added elements of our curriculum which truly make it a degree with a difference. Emotion Coaching workshop Emotion Coaching is based on the principle that nurturing and emotionally supportive relationships provide optimal contexts for the promotion of children’s outcomes and resilience. Dr Janet Rose, Principal of Norland, early years specialist, author, researcher and emotion coaching expert, delivers a thorough introduction to the subject.

Drama workshop Opened in 2005, the egg is the only children’s theatre outside London. One of their practitioners delivers a three-hour workshop to our students in their first term. Drama helps the students to build relationships, learn names and team-build so that the groups will begin to form the bonds that will support them through their training. Students also experience drama games that they will take to their placements to enjoy with the children in their care.

Security and cyber security training Since 2017, students at Norland have been taught by former military intelligence officers. The training includes lessons on how to stay safe online and how to deal with potential security risks.

Thoulstone Park As an early bonding opportunity, first-year students visit Thoulstone Park in Wiltshire during Welcome Week. In partnership with Wiltshire Outdoor Learning

Team (WOLT), students get to take part in a range of outdoor activities, from canoeing to forest walks.

Beach and forest schools While studying at Norland, students have the opportunity to explore beach and forest schools first-hand. Both days are spent outdoors creating and developing a range of activities for children of various ages. These experiential activities are important for developing reflective practice.

Makaton (optional) While studying at Norland, students have the option to learn Makaton in a course taught over six weeks. Makaton is a sign and symbol language that can be used alongside speech to help children in their early years communicate while their spoken language skills develop. Signing can give carers a greater understanding of a baby’s wants and needs, which can help reduce frustration. Signing while speaking has been shown to encourage the development of communication and language skills. This exclusive course is available only to Norland students. There is an additional charge for this course. Visit our website for more information.

Spanish lessons (optional) Todo el Mundo have put together a package exclusive to Norland students for A1 beginners’ Spanish lessons for a minimum of one year. The course aims to give students the basics they need in Spanish to go about their daily lives working with children in Spanishspeaking environments. Included in the package is the one-hour online group lesson every week during term time and access to digital learning materials shared via the learning forum, with regular class summary and homework emails. Some students will potentially miss the lessons while on placement but will continue to receive the summary emails, and tutors will check their homework and answer any questions via email. There is an additional charge for this course. Visit our website for more information.

Children’s Hospice South West visit Situated at Charlton Farm in North Somerset, Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) cares for children and families who live in South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset, West Wiltshire, Bristol, and North Somerset. The hospice is an imaginative restoration of a listed farm and farm buildings, which has retained the homely feel of the farmhouse and yet provides stunning and spacious accommodation. Second-year Norland students are taken along to one of the open days to give them an insight into the running of a hospice. It also introduces them to the environment and to volunteers who keep the hospice open through fundraising.

Guest lectures Guest lecturers are regularly welcomed to Norland to share their expert knowledge and experience in a range of fields. The programme* is updated each year to ensure students have access to the very latest early years research and expertise throughout their three years of training. Example guest lectures include: • A lecture on anti-discriminatory practice by Laura Henry, creator of CBBC’s JoJo and Gran Gran. This masterclass looks at how to support children to treat others with respect, as well as how to tackle sensitive issues with children in helping to create an inclusive society.

Self-defence classes Self-defence trainer Andrew is a 7th degree black belt in tae kwon do. He travels all over the UK to deliver training and is well respected in tae kwon do circles. He offers our students a three-hour workshop in selfdefence in the early stages of training. Self-defence is revisited with students in the final year of the degree as a refresher, but also with emphasis on protecting their charges who may be in buggies, prams or walking.

Norland diploma activity day First-year students spend a day devoted to the Norland diploma programme at the beach. Spending the whole day in the outdoors, they explore a range of activities transferable for use with children of all ages. A lovely way to round off the first year of study at Norland.

Skid pan driving This is a realistic and effective process of learning skid control driving techniques and the ideal safe environment to test students’ handling skills. Students undertake skid pan driving in their final year during Employment Weeks to ensure they’re able to control a car under any circumstances, including for instance the most adverse weather conditions, handling distractions from children in the vehicle and other potential hazards and risks.

Employment Weeks

4th year

A series of lectures and activities developed for final-year degree students, in advance of their Newly Qualified Nanny (NQN) year. In addition to security and cyber security training, this year’s schedule* includes: • • • • • • • •

Baby massage London orientation Bereavement coaching Finance and contracts Fire safety First aid Interview techniques Debrett’s training

* The guest lecture programme and the content of Employment Weeks activities is subject to change each academic year.

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Practical training through the Norland diploma

The Norland diploma is an additional qualification you will work towards with modules integrated with the degree. The purpose of the Norland diploma is to prepare students for the practical aspects of the care and development of children in the early years. It equips students with the practical skills and competencies required to work at a senior level or in sole charge within an early years environment, whether in a family home or setting, supporting the children and families with whom they will work. Modules include Communication in Practice, Food and Nutrition, Health and Wellbeing, Play and Learning, and Sewing. You will also learn additional professional skills required to work with children, including good timekeeping, teamworking, excellent communication skills and respect for and love of children, and gain a strong understanding of and respect for confidentiality. These skills are taught throughout your training and culminate in a final module in your fourth year dedicated to employment, the Newly Qualified Nanny year (see below). On completion of this course, you will be able to link theory to practice and will become a reflective practitioner through teaching, reflection and lots of hands-on experience. It is the attainment of this prestigious qualification that distinguishes Norland graduates from other early years professionals and makes them highly sought after.

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Student placements Placements are an integral part of the study experience at Norland. Across the three years, just over half of your time will be spent on campus while just under half will be spent gaining practical experience in early years placements. Our students work in early years settings in and around Bath and south-west London. Settings typically include hospitals, nurseries, schools, a special educational needs setting and family environments – both ‘living in’ and ‘living out’. Having regular placements provides vital experience that will prepare you to deal with the real-world scenarios you are likely to face after graduating. Having this wealth of experience in your toolkit is part of what makes Norlanders so instantly employable.

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Newly Qualified Nanny (NQN) year Following the successful completion of three years at Norland and having earned your BA (Hons) in Early Years Development and Learning, you will embark on your final module of the Norland diploma. There are no tuition fees to pay in your Newly Qualified Nanny (NQN) year. As an NQN, you will spend 12 months as a probationary nanny in paid full-time employment arranged through the NQN team. This first fully supported position will help you to develop your skills and build on what you have learned during your time at Norland, while having a dedicated team on hand. You will continue to be assessed during the NQN year. The purpose of the NQN year is to enable you to gain confidence and experience as you enter the workplace for the first time as a nanny, while being supported by Norland and your employer. The NQN year ensures that the high standards expected of Norland graduates are maintained in practice. This unique combination of high-level academic qualifications and extensive practical experience is what sets Norland graduates apart from others in the early years sector. As you approach the end of the NQN year, your very own dedicated employment agency, the Norland Agency, will work with you to help you to decide on the next steps in your career path. Successful completion of the NQN year will result in the award of the prestigious Norland diploma and badge, registration with the Norland Agency and access to its jobs database, the professional title Norlander or Norland Nanny, and the lifelong support of Norland.

Professional Association of Norlanders (PAN) Norland has set up its own Professional Association of Norlanders (PAN), which all qualified Norlanders are invited to join as part of their commitment to upholding the Norland Code of Professional Responsibilities. In setting up PAN, Norland has committed to maintaining standards and up-to-date practice in line with research and developments within the early years sector. Membership comes with a range of benefits and stands as a mark of quality within the early years profession and with employers. Students are automatically enrolled for free as Student Members. A small annual membership fee is payable from the start of the NQN year.

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Meet Ellie Norlander (Set 40)

It’s really hard to pinpoint just a few things that have stood out because my time at Norland was incredible. If I had to pick out something, it would be the placements. If you are looking for a practical course and a career looking after children, then Norland is definitely the place for you! The course is amazing and so diverse that you are always learning something new.

Meet Helen Norlander (Set 40)

I originally chose to read German and Russian at university. Two months in, I realised I had only gone to university because that’s what all my friends had done. My parents didn’t push me, I just thought it was the right decision because I loved languages. It turned out that learning languages in a lecture hall was very different to how I thought it was going to be. I decided to take some time out to rethink my options. Working with children was something I had always thought about and Norland is the best place for early years training. I applied and, unfortunately, wasn’t offered a place but tried again the next year and got in!

“The beauty of the Norland name means you can end up anywhere in the world.” Helen #WeAreNorland

My time at Norland has been an absolute whirlwind. What has really stood out for me are the job opportunities I’ve had as a student. I’ve lived with the most wonderful family for the past year and watched their children grow, I’ve been on holiday with a family, I’ve proxy-parented, I’ve babysat for celebrities, I’ve worked in London, I’ve been in the press. None of this would have been possible if it weren’t for the confidence that the variety of Norland placements have given me; they’ve taught me so much about children, families and myself that I believe will make me a really strong nanny. The beauty of the Norland name means you can end up anywhere in the world. I just need to make sure I carry on living up to its expectations so that I can commandeer the jobs I want to go after. Even if I move away from nannying into a different early years field, I still feel the integrity that has been instilled in me during my time here will hold me in good stead. People try and compare Norland to traditional universities; in reality you can’t. Norland is unique. It isn’t for everyone, but if you like working hard, reaping the rewards and feeling like part of a family, then you’ll thrive. This is an institution where the Principal knows you by name and stops to talk to you in the hallway. Where you can email the librarians and they will drop what they are doing to give you more information than you thought was even fathomable. Where, if you’re on your dissertation placement in a foreign country late at night and it’s all going wrong, your Vice Principal will call you when she’s at home and tell you: “We can fix this together.”

I really wanted to live independently with friends and enjoy the ‘social side’ of attending a university. I lived with my family for the first two years at Norland to save money. At points throughout my training I felt that I had missed out on some of the appealing aspects of a traditional university. In the end it didn’t bother me; I didn’t feel like I missed out at all. I had the chance to join a local netball team and gym where I was able to meet new people. There are two other universities in Bath which means you have the chance to meet new people and have different friendship groups outside of Norland. Even though the fees are high, my parents and I worked out that if I studied at Norland it would be more beneficial for my career. You graduate with two qualifications and, unlike a normal university where you may only have a few lectures a week, Norland fills the weeks with both practical and theory-based lectures. There are lots of opportunities for babysitting and nannying outside of Norland to help pay fees and save money. I know friends that lived rent free (food included) with families in Bath in exchange for childcare.

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“If I could, I would do it all again!” Ellie #WeAreNorland The best thing about being a Norland Nanny are the endless opportunities. There are so many nanny jobs worldwide and the training you receive is incredible. I never in a million years thought that I would be able to cook nutritious and tasty meals or sew a child’s apron or fancy-dress outfit, yet this has all been possible with determination and encouragement from the staff at Norland. It’s crazy to think how much I have achieved during my time at Norland and developed as an early years practitioner. There is no other course in the world like it. I feel privileged that people see I am a Norlander when they read my CV. My time at Norland was so memorable and one of the best things I have ever done. I am so glad I went to an open day and took my parents’ guidance rather than following the crowd and going to a traditional university. If I could, I would do it all again!

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A big career with small people Norland Agency: working exclusively with Norlanders since 1892.

Norland’s dedicated in-house employment agency is as old as Norland itself, set up in parallel with the Norland Institute to place the first cohort of nannies into employment. There are not many professions which can offer guaranteed employment opportunities, but, at Norland Agency, demand from families for qualified Norland graduates (Norlanders) outstripped supply from day one and continues to do so today. The lifelong support for Norlanders is also something which has continued since the early days of Norland. In those days the Norland Quarterly publication was used to seek and offer help and support. Emily Ward set up the Quarterly to be a platform for nurses swapping news as well as sharing childcare advice, building on their own experiences as they travelled from nursery to nursery.

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Today’s Norlanders turn to the private Norlander Facebook group for peer support and can telephone or email the agency and alumni department or simply call in. Although the methods of communication have changed, the fact remains that once someone has graduated from Norland, they never lose their connection with the Norland community. Norlanders can always be sure of support and friendship, whenever and wherever they are in the world. The Norland Agency continues to work exclusively with Norland graduates to place them in positions all over the world, working as nannies and maternity practitioners. Once qualified, Norlanders have exclusive access to a list of clients who specifically

want to employ a Norland Nanny through the Norland Agency. Graduates can register for access to the secure online job list where they can search through a huge variety of positions. Those placed through Norland Agency are employed in positions where they are able to travel to exotic and exciting locations with the family, live abroad or work across the UK. Visit our website for examples of Norlanders who have gone on to be a nanny, a maternity practitioner, a nursery manager, a paediatric nurse, a teacher, a lecturer and an early years ski instructor, as well as examples of those who have chosen to undertake further study.

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Meet Ike Third-year student (Set 43)

I grew up in Brighton with the most incredible parents and three sisters. My three sisters and I were all adopted, two from China, and me and my sister from Vietnam. Seeing my parents raise four children will always be my motivation to provide the best possible care. Since choosing my GCSE options, I have always known that I wanted to pursue a career in the early years. I have always wanted a job whereby I can make people happy and working with children certainly fulfils that dream. A job in the early years will never feel like work because it’s something I love and have a passion for. I think that it’s very important to have more men working in the early years. I believe that being a male in this line of work goes against the usual stereotype for a child carer. This is exactly why it’s important so that children can see that job roles are not based around gender and that they can grow up to be whoever they want to be. My time at Norland so far has been an extraordinary adventure. I have learned many new skills, and opportunities have arisen from the course. For example, I never thought I would be having weekly sewing lessons! I have also had very engaging masterclasses, including self-defence, bottle feeding and nappy changing. My favourite part is the two-hour

“My time at Norland so far has been an extraordinary adventure.” Ike #WeAreNorland

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weekly cooking lessons. Everything is provided and the recipes are so delicious. From cooking basic eggs to deboning fish and meats, we are being equipped with substantial kitchen skills. Overall, nothing can beat the placements. At Norland, you’re able to experience placements in a variety of settings and put the theory that you’re learning in lectures into practice. I cannot explain how rewarding working with children is. Although it may be very tiring it brings me much joy to know I am part of the reason a child is smiling. If you have a passion for working in early years, I highly recommend Norland. Not only does it provide you with the most respected childcare status, but it equips you with skills that only the Norland diploma can offer. The endless job opportunities that come up are amazing. Norland is great as it’s not all based around academic study. It’s very practical, and if you have the drive to work with children you can definitely succeed here. My plan is to go to America and work on the east and west coasts. After I have saved up, my dream is to open a cooking school for children. I believe that children need to be provided with more information on what a nutritional balanced diet is to reduce chances of obesity and further health problems.

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Student life We’re smaller than other higher education institutions, so you’ll experience a close-knit, warm and friendly environment. Norland students make the most of everything the city has to offer. Bath has a large student population, ensuring there is always something to do. Our students also benefit from access to Bath Spa Students’ Union clubs along with its societies, sports teams and more. The city centre is easily accessible and small enough to explore on foot, with excellent bus links to and from student accommodation areas. For those times when the bustle of a larger city is required, Bath offers excellent rail links, with Bristol only 15 minutes away, and London can be reached in an hour and 25 minutes.

“Applying to Norland is the best thing I’ve ever done. It has given me so much confidence.”

Sophie

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Student support service The Norland student support service is here to help you with any of your learning support or pastoral needs and to help answer any questions you have about the issues that affect you throughout your time at Norland.

Personal tutors Your personal tutor is your first point of contact to help with any questions or address any difficulties you may have with your assignments and studies. During Welcome Week, you will meet your personal tutor and be assigned to a tutor group.

Student Support Officers Our Student Support Officers are here to help you with any questions or address any issues you may have. We offer a completely free, confidential and supportive service designed to fit in with your needs. You can ask about almost anything. Common enquiries include registering with local GP surgeries, how to plan and write essays, requests to speak to a counsellor, information on obtaining extra time, and how to bridge the gap between further and higher education. Advice and support is also shared from the @NorlandSupport Twitter account.

Counselling Our counsellor provides private, one-to-one sessions with students on request. Loneliness, homesickness and stress are normal parts of the university experience and can often be overwhelming. Similarly, we know that anxiety and depression affect a great many people. Seeking support is a real sign of strength. You are not alone and we can help. Each student is entitled to six free counselling sessions throughout their time at Norland. We also work with other charities and organisations to help provide additional support and guidance.

Togetherall We subscribe to Togetherall, an award-winning digital support service offering a safe and anonymous support and recovery space that is free for you to use. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and you can use it to help you deal with everything from everyday stresses to major life events.

Disability and dyslexia support We offer a wide range of support for students with specific educational needs and/or disabilities. Our Student Support Officers can work with you to help develop your study skills in one-to-one and small group sessions. We also provide extra time and other reasonable adjustments for students where eligible. We provide help and guidance for students who wish to apply for Disabled Students’ Allowances.

Academic skills support We also offer academic skills sessions and special seminars based on your learning requirements, including lectures on referencing, essay-writing, journal use and independent study techniques. Our Student Support Officers are here to help you discuss and achieve your study goals and to provide support to enable you to take ownership of your learning.

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Facilities It’s an exciting time to be part of Norland. The growth in student numbers over recent years has seen teaching and learning move to a facility in the Oldfield Park area of Bath, enabling us to enrol 100 new students each year. Our Oldfield Park building was opened in September 2017, following a multi-million-pound refurbishment. It houses state-of-the-art lecture rooms, a large conference room for guest lectures and a simulated nursery area with direct access to the garden, as well as a purpose-built kitchen for food and nutrition teaching. York Place, the campus on Bath’s London Road, has been retained for use for our Newly Qualified Nanny (NQN) support team, the agency and alumni team, and graduate Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training, as well as external consultancy and training. Some classes are also taught at York Place.

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Choose Bath As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bath is a beautiful and historic city in which to live and study. Based in south-west England, only one hour and 25 minutes from London by train, Bath offers a vibrant city life with easy access to the countryside. Bath is a popular student city, with students accounting for almost a quarter of the population, and is home to a diverse range of shops, galleries, museums, clubs, cafes, bars, restaurants, theatres, festivals and leisure activities. Norland’s central location, just a 20-minute stroll from Bath’s historic centre, ensures our students benefit from easy access to all that the city has to offer.

#WeAreNorland Fitness and leisure

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There are plenty of opportunities to participate in your favourite sport. Bath has several gyms and fitness centres to help you stay active.

Bath has a fantastic reputation for its range and quality of cafes, teashops, pubs and restaurants. It boasts the highest number of Michelin-rated restaurants outside London, but you can still eat out cheaply. Its wide range of places to eat means there is something to suit every budget, and all within easy walking distance of the city centre.

The Theatre Royal is one of the oldest and most beautiful theatres in Britain. It is a major touring venue and regularly features famous actors and actresses. Attached to this is the egg, a fantastic theatre that offers some of the best work for children and family audiences. For smaller productions there is also the Rondo Theatre, the Mission Theatre and Ustinov Studio (which is the base for the Theatre Royal’s Youth Theatre).

Cycling – The Sustrans Avon Cycleway route links Bristol and Bath to the National Cycle Network. Walking – The city is situated at one end of the Cotswold Way, a great footpath to explore. Also, the National Trust’s Bath Skyline Walk is a fantastic sixmile circular route taking in some amazing views. For relaxation – The Thermae Bath Spa, which uses Bath’s natural thermal waters, is a major attraction among tourists and residents. It offers a full range of spa treatments and features an open-air rooftop pool. Head to visitbath.co.uk for further inspiration.

Festivals and events Bath hosts an extensive calendar of events and activities throughout the year. These include the Bath Festival (a 10-day multi-arts event); film, comedy and literature festivals; the Bath Fringe Festival; and Bath International Music Festival, to name but a few. Other events include the Bath Christmas Market and rugby union games, which the much-loved Bath Rugby club hosts throughout the season at the Recreation Ground.

Cinema If films are your thing, the Little Theatre in the centre of town is an art-house cinema which offers screenings of independent, mainstream and world cinema. The annual Bath Film Festival shows a good selection of premieres. Bath also has a bigger eight-screen Odeon cinema, where you can watch all of the latest blockbusters.

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Make yourself at home Norland does not have its own accommodation, but students live in shared student houses across the city of Bath. This enables them to fully immerse themselves in student life outside of Norland training and learn essential life skills. Although students are responsible for finding their own accommodation in their second and third years, Norland secures a number of places in houses across the city each year for first-year students. When you are offered a place at Norland you will be asked if you would like us to help you find your first-year accommodation and, if so, we will then place you into a house with other Norland students, which has been visited and vetted by a member of staff. All bedrooms are furnished with a bed, desk, drawers and a wardrobe. All accommodation sourced by Norland is within walking distance or a bus ride from campus. Although we place you in these houses, please note that accommodation contracts are strictly between the student and the letting agent or landlord.

“My family and friends are very proud of me and some of my friends envy the opportunities I have been given.”

Charles

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International students Norland offers a welcoming, nurturing and inclusive community in the heart of historic Bath in southwest England. Each year, we’re delighted to welcome a small number of international students who benefit from our world-famous high-quality training and the outstanding international career opportunities and lifelong career support we offer.

International student support As an international student, you’ll receive tailored support through the application process and throughout your studies. You’ll also have access to your own dedicated International Student Manager to guide you through the visa application and immigration process and to provide specific support during your time at Norland.

International career opportunities Once you graduate as a fully qualified Norlander, you’ll receive lifelong career support and your pick of jobs around the world through your very own dedicated employment agency. Established in parallel with Norland 130 years ago, the Norland Agency continues to offer many more jobs than there are Norlanders seeking them in locations all around the world. With your Norland qualifications behind you, the world really will be your oyster.

Applying to study You should apply to study at Norland through the UK’s Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), as detailed on the how to apply page on the Norland website.

Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) If you are offered a place to study at Norland, you will be issued with a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) unique reference number by email. You will need to have this CAS number in order to apply for your visa.

Before starting the visa application process, it is important you understand and prepare the following required documents: • a passport that will be valid for the duration of your course • a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from Norland • proof you have enough money to support yourself and pay for your course – this will vary depending on your circumstances • original qualifications and English language documents as listed in the ‘evidence provided’ section of your CAS • certified translations of any of the required documents used that are not in English • if applicable, a police registration certificate • if applicable, your tuberculosis test results.

Biometric Residence Permit A Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) is an identification card that you will be issued with upon successful completion of your visa application. It can be used to confirm your identity, right to study in the UK, and right to any public services or benefits you are entitled to. You will be asked to provide your fingerprints and photo for your BRP as part of your visa application. If you apply for your visa from outside the UK, you will need to collect your BRP once you arrive in the UK. Further information about collecting your BRP will be provided in your visa decision letter. You will also need to bring your BRP to Norland for us to take and store a copy as part of our sponsor recordkeeping duties for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).

Visas and immigration

Further information

Once you have received your CAS number from Norland, you must apply for your visa online via the UK government website. You must apply for your visa within six months of receiving your CAS. The cost to apply for a student visa from outside the UK is currently £348. If you are coming to the UK to study on a student visa for the first time, then you must apply for your visa from your home country before you travel.

Further information on all aspects of the application process for international students and on all of the information and documents required is detailed on the international students page on our website.

Contact us If you have any questions about any aspect of the application process or about studying at Norland or living in the UK, please contact the International Student Manager at admissions@norland.ac.uk.

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Meet Anja Third-year student Slovenia (Set 43)

I joined Norland as a mature international student, having already gained a lot of experience working with children. I came across a TV documentary about Norland while browsing YouTube. After an amazing and unforgettable open day, I knew Norland was the perfect fit for me.

Meet Maggie Norlander Germany (Set 36)

I’ve always loved being around children and always knew I wanted to make caring for children my profession one day. I can highly recommend studying at Norland to any international students. I never had any trouble being ‘foreign’ – quite the opposite! Everybody was curious to hear from me about how children were brought up in my home country, and it was interesting to compare our cultural differences. Whenever I needed support with any academic work or the English language, I was always supported and respected by all the staff and students. I didn’t get homesick as I made some amazing friends at Norland who supported me through all the good and challenging times.

“Being international has always been a bonus when applying for new jobs.” Maggie #WeAreNorland

I had a great time at Norland and in Bath as an international student. In the set above, there were two German students who supported me from day one (and who are now two of my very best friends). Being placed in a flat with other Norland students in my first year definitely helped me settle in very quickly. Joining the Norland Choir helped me to feel like I belonged and enabled me to find like-minded people with the same interest in music. I loved that almost half of my time at Norland was spent in placements where I was able to put into practice what we had learned in lectures. I gained so many precious experiences and memories. I remember my first placement with a private family was a huge learning curve that provided a valuable insight into my future life as a nanny. When I graduated, I stayed with my probationary nanny family for another year before taking on a range of temporary roles so that I could work with different age groups and get a chance to work for families all over Europe. I then decided to study for a master’s degree in early childhood studies in London. After that I worked for a family in the US. I’m now in my second position in Germany and have found my dream family. I hope that I’ll be here for a long time now! Having been a qualified nanny for a few years, I can say that employers love having an international nanny! Nearly every employer I’ve had so far was interested in me teaching their children another language or teaching them about my culture. So far, being international has always been a bonus when applying for new jobs.

I moved to Bath and lived in a lovely town house that I shared with six other first-year Norland students. At the beginning, I was a bit concerned about how we would get on because I am a bit older, but we got on really well. All my housemates were lovely and really excited to start studying at Norland. Bath is a small city but has the perfect combination of city and country life. I explored Bath together with my housemates. We walked to the Royal Crescent, went shopping, took an open-top city bus tour, and many other things in the first few weeks to get to know each other and Bath. At Norland, everyone is really friendly. It is quite small, which means lecturers know you by name and everything is on a personal level. If you are struggling with something, the staff will always take the time to have a chat and help you. I know that the fees at Norland can be quite overwhelming, but don’t worry, the finance team are very helpful. My favourite parts of the course are definitely the practical aspects. I love our food and nutrition sessions where we learn different recipes and cover important

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“Norland is the best place you can study.” Anja #WeAreNorland information on nutrition and dietary requirements. Placements are a really exciting part of the training. You get to go to a nursery, a school, a hospital, and work with families and in other settings, and help them by sharing your knowledge and gain new experiences. We also have sewing. I never thought I would say this, but I really enjoy sewing now and look forward to new projects! I hadn’t sewn before Norland and it was quite stressful in my first year when we made bunting, which was our first project, but now I am really impressed when I look back at what I have created. My message for any international students who are thinking of applying to Norland is just go for it. If you love children and have a passion to work with them, then come to Norland. I know the whole process is a little bit more complicated for international students, but it’s definitely worth it. Norland is the best place you can study, and you’ll earn a top-class early years degree alongside the prestigious Norland diploma. There is no course that can compare to Norland, it’s just unique. You also get to live in the beautiful city of Bath and make friends for life!

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Entry requirements For applicants, the academic entry requirements for this course are:

UK applicants • A minimum of 96 UCAS points from level 3 qualifications. We accept A levels and alternative qualifications such as CACHE and Pearson BTEC at Level 3. • A minimum of 5 GCSEs (which should include English Language and Maths) at grade 4 or above (or grade C and above), or equivalent prior to application. If you are unsure whether your qualifications will meet our criteria, you can use the UCAS Tariff Calculator or contact our admissions team by emailing admissions@ norland.ac.uk.

International applicants Norland welcomes applications from international students. Norland holds a student sponsor licence, which means we can sponsor a limited number of international students to obtain a student visa to study with us. Places for international students are dependent on a successful visa application.

English language competence Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have sufficient English language competence to complete their programme of study. It is expected that applicants with English as an additional language will undertake IELTS (International English Language Testing System) and achieve an overall band of 6.0 with no less than 6.0 in each component skill. Applicants applying for a student visa must have a SELT (Secure English Language Test). To meet this requirement, Norland requires an IELTS for UKVI (Academic) test with an overall band of 6.0 with no less than 6 in each component skill, or equivalent. See ielts.org for more information.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks Studying for our early years degree involves a considerable amount of time spent working with children; therefore, acceptance is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) (formerly known as the Criminal Records Bureau) Enhanced Disclosure check. Further details will be sent to you after you have made your application.

Graduates of Norland are expected to update their DBS every three years, or register onto the DBS update service. International students will also require a police certificate or certificate of good conduct from that country as well as completing the DBS application at the start of their course.

Fitness to practise Students who qualify as Norlanders may work without supervision with babies, young children and their families. Accordingly, Norland has a responsibility to ensure that students are fit to practise under these circumstances. Fitness to practise will be assessed at application and throughout the student’s time with us, including prior to and throughout the NQN year. An offer of a place to study at Norland is conditional upon the applicant being deemed fit to practise. Please refer to the Fitness to Practise Policy, which can be found at norland.ac.uk, for more details.

Safeguarding Norland is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all students and staff to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective students and staff will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. All offers made will be on the condition of relevant safer recruitment checks being conducted and in line with Norland policies and procedures.

The Norland Code of Professional Responsibilities The Norland Code of Professional Responsibilities applies to all Norland students and Norlanders (Norland graduates). As a Norland student, you will be expected to adhere to the code fully and to act at all times in such a manner as to justify trust and confidence.

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Fees and bursary First-year tuition fees for September 2022 entry will be £14,990 for UK students (frozen at the 2020/21 and 2021/22 levels) and £17,000 for international students (frozen at the 2021/22 level). This fee includes the cost of all compulsory offsite visits and study folders. Travel costs to campus or placement are met by the student; however, a contribution to placement travel is made where a placement is more than 8 miles from Bath. Fees for successive years 2023/24 and 2024/25 are subject to annual review and may increase by up to 5% or the Consumer Price Index rate (if higher) each year. Tuition fees are invoiced in approximately equal amounts termly and are due on the first day of each term unless paying by direct debit to an agreed instalment plan. UK students may be eligible for a student loan to cover part of the cost of their tuition fees, which will be paid direct to Norland. Students are responsible for paying the difference between the fee loan borrowed and the total tuition fee payable to Norland. Students are eligible for maintenance loans to contribute towards living costs. Subject to suitable interest, Norland also offers all students optional Spanish lessons and a Makaton course. There are additional charges for these courses.

Value for money Norland prides itself on creating and maintaining a curriculum that delivers good value for money for students. Our Value for Money statement outlines the many ways in which Norland delivers 100% employment opportunities, a value-added curriculum and lifelong support for its graduates, as well as clearly presenting how tuition fees are spent.

Fees summary for 2022/23 for first-year students

Term 1

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£4,998 (£5,666)

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£5,298 (£5,966)

Term 2 £4,998 (£5,666)

£4,998 (£5,666)

Term 3 £4,994 (£5,668)

£4,994 (£5,668)

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£14,990 (£17,000)

£300

£15,290 (£17,300)

Fees listed above are for UK students; international student fees are listed alongside in brackets (). Please note fees may increase by up to 5% or the Consumer Price Index rate (if higher) each year. *Due in your first year only.

Emily Ward Bursary There are a limited number of means-tested bursaries available each year to help eligible students meet the cost of their tuition fees. The amount awarded varies, with the majority being a contribution towards tuition fees per year of circa £1,000 to £2,000. Bursaries are awarded for the entire duration of the three-year course, subject to the successful completion of each year. Additional consideration will be given to applicants from under-represented groups including male and non-binary, under-represented ethnicities, and mature or care leaver applicants. If an offer of a place, conditional or unconditional, is made to you, bursary application forms will be sent to you automatically.

Lifelong support fee The lifelong support fee at Norland is £300. This fee is charged once only and is due on the first day of the first term. It covers the cost of your Norland lifelong support.

Uniform costs The total cost of the Norland uniform is approximately £1,000, which should cover the three years of training at Norland.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check All first-year students must complete a DBS check during Welcome Week, which currently costs £52. The recommended annual update service then costs £13 per year. Without the update service an additional £52 DBS check will be required at the beginning of the Newly Qualified Nanny (NQN) year.

Professional Association of Norlanders Membership of the Professional Association of Norlanders (PAN) is mandatory for students in their NQN fourth year. Annual membership is expected to be £100.

Materials fees Students are required to provide their own sewing kit, which will cost approximately £60. In addition, students will purchase fabrics and the cost of these will vary depending on the fabrics chosen. You can expect fabrics to cost approximately £60 over the three years.

More information For more information on all of the above, please visit our website.

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Widening participation Norland is firmly committed to finding and supporting those who will make the very best early years practitioners to work with babies, young children and their families in the home and other settings, regardless of their age, gender, disability, religion, nationality, or ethnic or socio-economic background. The Norland degree and diploma opens the door to many significant career opportunities for its graduates and we are committed to ensuring that those opportunities are available to all. The guaranteed employment opportunities that our graduates have through the in-house Norland Agency, along with the significant salaries that they attract, provides a powerful vehicle for social mobility.

However, we recognise that barriers exist for some students which might ordinarily prevent them from studying at Norland, and we are determined to do our best to help potential students overcome those barriers. Norland has a dedicated strategy and taskforce focused on supporting access and widening participation to our higher education provision. We have a particular concern not only to broaden our own student demographics, but to improve the participation of under-represented groups in the sector. We have a number of continuing initiatives which specifically target male and non-binary students, students from under-represented ethnicities, mature students and

students that are care leavers. Some of these targets are beginning to be met, such as the vast majority of our students arriving from state-funded education, rather than private schools. We have taken proactive steps to encourage students from different parts of society to study at Norland, such as visiting schools from disadvantaged areas, proactive marketing to change socio-cultural attitudes towards, for example, men working as nannies, and bespoke open days that promote inclusion and opportunities for all. Norland has adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism as part of its ongoing commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Norland also provides practical, financial support via its bursary schemes, some of which are ring-fenced in order to attract students from under-represented groups, and it facilitates students’ capacity to ‘earn while they learn’, via employment opportunities both during term time and over the vacation period. Our widening participation strategy and policy extends to all aspects of the student journey from enquiries to graduation and beyond, and includes setting up support groups for students from under-represented groups and having small teaching and tutor groups. This helps to ensure students are supported throughout their time at Norland, particularly those who may require additional encouragement or nurturing to feel part of the Norland and wider community.

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How to apply

Open events

You should apply to Norland through UCAS (the UK’s Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).

Our open events are an ideal opportunity to find out more about our degree and the integrated Norland diploma, and to meet our staff, students and alumni. Events include an outline of the course and the outstanding employment opportunities available to Norland graduates.

You will need: Our institution code: N52 Our course code: x310 Visit norland.ac.uk to get started.

You will also have the opportunity to learn more and ask questions about all aspects of the course, and you will be provided with practical information about studying at Norland, the student experience and the lifelong career support and employability prospects you can look forward to once you are fully qualified.

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Norland Prospectus 2022/23

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Student placements

A degree with a difference

A value-added curriculum

National Student Survey (NSS) 2021 results

Meet Helen and Ellie

Newly Qualified Nanny (NQN) year

Practical training through the Norland diploma